Billy J. Chesnut, 84, of Hixson, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 17, 2017.
Billy was born in Gadsden, Al., on June 17, 1932. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Dupont.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, William D. and Louvenia (Stowe) Chesnut.
Survivors include his wife, Christine A. Chesnut; daughters, Diane Griffin and Renee Shadden (Eric) and grandson, Adam Griffin (Sandee), all of Hixson; and sister, Patsy Reagan of Birmingham.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, Feb. 19, from 3-7 p.m. and Monday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, Hixson.
The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday at 1:30 p.m. with interment to follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.